Kodaiji temple was built in 1606 by Nene who mourned her husband, the famous ruler of the era Hideyoshi Toyotomi. Kodaiji has various beautiful landscape. You should put it on your itinerary when you are in central Kyoto. Just sitting by the Zen garden is relaxing enough The view of “Hashin-tei” zen garden and a weeping …
A Must Japanese Sweet after Visiting Kodaiji Temple in Kyoto
Today, we introduce a Japanese sweets shop and cafe “Kagizen Yoshifusa”. It started around 300 years ago at Gion, the geisha district in Kyoto. They have three shops in the center of Kyoto city, but you’ll enjoy any shop! The must summer sweet, Kagizen Yoshifusa’s kuzukiri Especially you have to try at Kagizen Yoshifusa is …
Three basic information of Japanese hanko, when, why and the history
We often hear in Japan, “Do you have your hanko?”, “Please stamp your hanko here” and “Please bring your hanko with you”. However, those who do not know about hanko, are strangers to the concept, who must have thought, “When do we need a hanko?” and “Why is it important?” The following page will show …
Byodoin, Enjoy matcha at the World Heritage Site!
Today we introduce Byodoin temple in Kyoto. It was registered as the World Heritage Site 1994 and has been tea town Uji’s pride. Monsho, the Head Priest, and Saki, the temple’s staff guide you! The Phoenix Hall, “a theme park 1000 years ago” Phoenix Hall, one of the most famous Japanese architecture is so to …
Things to Do in Summer 2018? Check 24 Big Firework Festivals in Kansai area!
Do you have a plan to going out this summer night? Or, do you love Japanese fireworks? Check Japanese firework festivals in Kansai area this summer 2018 here. Festivals introduced in this article launch more than 1,000 fireworks, so it must be very exciting summer memory! We also have a google map list where all …